South Kingstown

11/19/2009

Westerly woman pleads no contest to embezzlement
Louise Distefano, of Westerly, accused of embezzling $506,649 from heating company and charity

URI students hold vigil to protest hate-filled messages found on campus
Students, staff hold a vigil after racist, homophobic messages found on campus

11/16/2009

High court voids drunk-driving conviction
Trial Judge Stephen P. Nugent wrongly influenced the jury in Nicki A. Nelson’s 2007 case of driving under the influence

11/14/2009

Her love of languages finally honored: $5 million for scholarships released
Prof. Beatrice S. Demers set aside millions for scholarships, but they were entangled in a legal fight following her death

11/09/2009

Texting while driving about to become illegal in R.I.
The governor is expected to soon sign a bill outlawing the driver-distracting practice

11/07/2009

Campaign Journal
Attorney general candidate urges Carcieri veto